1988 Lancia Hit vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Hit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Hit would be higher. At 2,835 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Hit. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Hit. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger has automatic transmission and 1988 Lancia Hit has manual transmission. 1988 Lancia Hit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Hit | 1996 Mitsubishi Challenger | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Hit | Challenger |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
